In the past, infection preventionists (IP) have been portrayed only as subject matter experts. However, as the role has evolved and scope of responsibilities have expanded, there are leadership qualities that are a necessary companion to technical expertise to truly be proficient as an IP with today’s healthcare demands. In this presentation, we will discuss why leadership development is essential to successful IP practice and focusing on these skills can create a path to executive leadership.

Learning Objectives:

• Define role and scope of infection preventionists.
• Learn about the present Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Competency Model.
• Define leadership in the context of infection prevention.
• Discuss strategies to help improve leadership skills in preparation to become a healthcare executive.

This webinar is free and eligible for 1 ACHE Qualified Education credit. Credits can be self-reported at My ACHE.

Speakers:

Jill E. Holdsworth, CIC, FAPIC, NREMT, Manager, Infection Prevention, Emory University Hospital Midtown

Chaz Rhone, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, Assistant Vice President, Infection Prevention, HCA Healthcare, North Florida Division

Devin Jopp, EdD, Chief Executive Officer, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

Continuing Education Credit

ACHE Qualifying Education Credit

This webinar is eligible for 1 ACHE Qualifying Education credit. ACHE Qualifying Education credits will be automatically updated in your My ACHE account upon completion of the recording.

Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit

In support of improving patient care, the American College of Healthcare Executives is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive a maximum of 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. For further information about Joint Accreditation credits and certificates, please click here.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. 

Continuing Social Work Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing social work education credit.

Continuing Education for Dietitians

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing education credit for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered. RDs and DTRs should enter activities offered by jointly accredited providers as type 102 on Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) activity logs. CPEUs awarded must be commensurate with participation in the activity.

Physician Associate/Physician Assistant Continuing Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.